IMD announces onset of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala

May 30, 2024 9:03 PM

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IMD announces onset of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala

The Met department has confirmed the onset of the monsoon in Kerala, a day earlier than the previous prediction. The state has been witnessing heavy pre-monsoon rainfall for the last few days. All 14 districts of the state are under alert. While Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam have orange alerts, ...

RBI projects 7% Real GDP growth in current financial year

May 30, 2024 9:32 PM

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RBI projects 7% Real GDP growth in current financial year

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a 7 percent GDP growth in the current financial year.  In its annual report, it said the real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected to grow at 7 per cent with risks evenly balanced. The central bank said the Indian economy expanded at a robust pace in fisc...

Government raises retirement & death gratuity limits to Rs 25 Lakh 

May 30, 2024 8:26 PM

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Government raises retirement & death gratuity limits to Rs 25 Lakh 

The maximum limit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity has been revised by the government from 20 lakh to 25 lakh rupees. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued an official memorandum in this regard. It said, the revised limit will come into effect from 1st January 202...

India, Japan hold sixth meeting of Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism

May 30, 2024 8:17 PM

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India, Japan hold sixth meeting of Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism

India and Japan held the sixth meeting of the Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism. Ministry of External Affairs said, that during the meeting held yesterday, both countries exchanged views on the terrorist threats in their respective regions. They also discussed state-sponsored cross-border ter...

The Domestic Benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty ended in Green today. The market opened higher in early trade and remained positive despite sharp drop at the closing bell.

May 31, 2024 8:27 PM

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The Domestic Benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty ended in Green today. The market opened higher in early trade and remained positive despite sharp drop at the closing bell.

The BSE Sensex added 75 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 73,961. The NSE Nifty was up 42 points, or 0.19 percent, to settle at 22,531.   In the forex market, the Indian rupee ended at 83 rupees and 49 paise against the US dollar.   In the Global Commodity Exchange, Gold, for 5th June contract, wa...

Schools shut down as temperature soars in Nepal

May 30, 2024 8:10 PM

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Schools shut down as temperature soars in Nepal

The temperature across Nepal including the Kathmandu Valley has soared sharply, making normal life difficult in the districts of Tarai. The Meteorological Forecasting Division reported that the maximum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley reached approximately 33 degrees Celsius today, marking a cont...

930 Mumbai local trains cancelled from Friday to Sunday noon

May 30, 2024 8:22 PM

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930 Mumbai local trains cancelled from Friday to Sunday noon

The Central Railway in Mumbai has appealed to passengers to avoid travelling in local trains from midnight to Sunday afternoon as at least  930 local trains would be cancelled owing to a 63-hour mega block. Central Railway has informed that it will implement a 63-hour mega block for platform widenin...